The All Progressives Congress, APC, has urged Osun Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to adjust to the Court docket of Attraction ruling reinstating APC Native Authorities chairmen and councillors.
Kola Olabisi, the social gathering spokesman in Osun, made the decision in Abuja on Sunday. He spoke at a information convention about Osun’s political state of affairs.
He said that governance ought to prioritise democracy dividends, fact, and due course of, not political vendettas. He criticised the continuing discord between Adeleke and his predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola.
Mr Olabisi described the battle between Adeleke and Oyetola, now Minister of Marine and Blue Economic system, as political mockery that damages Osun’s status for political knowledge.
“We’re deeply involved concerning the political mockery in Osun, a state recognized for the intelligence and political astuteness of its folks,” he mentioned.
He famous that for 3 weeks, Osun had obtained destructive media protection because of Adeleke’s refusal to implement the ruling reinstating APC’s sacked Native Authorities chairmen.
Mr Olabisi expressed disappointment that Adeleke ignored recommendation from the Lawyer-Basic of the Federation and the Inspector-Basic of Police to respect the court docket’s determination.
“The continuing political disaster exhibits that Governor Adeleke has misplaced public belief. He’s now struggling to take care of management,” he mentioned.
He urged Mr Adeleke to implement the Court docket of Attraction’s February 10 judgment within the curiosity of the rule of legislation.
Mr Olabisi defended Mr Oyetola’s administration, stating that each one authorized and procedural necessities have been adopted. He dismissed claims that procurement guidelines have been violated as deceptive.
He famous that contracts awarded beneath Mr Oyetola’s tenure adhered strictly to the State Public Procurement Regulation, countering allegations of irregularities.
“The committee making these accusations was created by the brand new administration to focus on Oyetola. That is political persecution, not a real anti-corruption effort,” he mentioned.
On the cash laundering allegations towards the Affiliation of Native Authorities of Nigeria, ALGON, Mr Olabisi dismissed them as unproven and missing credible proof.
He argued that with out financial institution data or an unbiased audit report, claims of fund mismanagement and illicit money withdrawals remained baseless.
He emphasised that monetary transactions alone don’t point out wrongdoing until backed by forensic investigation.
“For readability, the $20.467 million was transformed into ₦6.26 billion and credited by the CBN to Osun Authorities’s account. The CBN data verify this,” he defined.
He maintained that governance ought to prioritise fact and due course of, not political retribution. He challenged Adeleke’s administration to current proof in court docket if credible.
“Oyetola’s legacy is considered one of accountable management. No politically motivated accusations can erase his achievements,” he added.
Olabisi highlighted Mr Oyetola’s achievements, together with upgrading 332 major healthcare centres and rehabilitating Basic Hospital in Ejigbo Native Authorities.
He famous that Oyetola additionally constructed a world-class 120-bed ward on the State Specialist Hospital, Asubiaro, and improved medical amenities throughout Osun.
NAN
